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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,695

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $26,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,276

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585              
Driver Assistance Plus         1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package         1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Cold Weather Package         950 950 950 950 950
Premium Package         2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
LED headlights         1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550 550 550  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323              
Driver Assistance Plus         1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package         1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Cold Weather Package         865 865 865 865 865
Premium Package         2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
LED headlights         1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500 500 500  
Options (change) 2,085 1,585 0 0 10,700 9,600 9,600 9,700 5,750
Options (change) 1,738 1,323 0 0 9,740 8,740 8,740 8,830 5,235
Destination 915 915 915 915 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,695 $37,895 $37,405 $39,605 $61,895 $66,445 $67,945 $72,795 $73,045
Total Invoice $33,276 $35,302 $35,026 $37,004 $57,600 $61,795 $63,175 $67,635 $67,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,119
Model Year201820182018201820162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,695$37,895$37,405$39,605$61,895$66,445$67,945$72,795$73,045
Adjustments for Features00-90-90-220-220-220-220-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,695$37,895$37,315$39,515$61,675$66,225$67,725$72,575$72,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$10,500
Total Invoice$33,276$35,302$35,026$37,004$57,600$61,795$63,175$67,635$67,905
Adjustments for Features00-84-84-205-205-205-204-809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,276$35,302$34,942$36,920$57,395$61,590$62,970$67,431$67,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$1,666$3,644$0$4,195$5,575$10,036$9,701

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201820162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700     
RWD    $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25     
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10     
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350     
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app    $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500$500$500$500
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200     
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25     
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200     
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150     
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100     
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0     
Wide-view front camera    $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75     
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300       
Roof rails  $250$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls       $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control       $125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175     
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275     
Rear bumper protector  $40$40     
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100     
App support    $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100     
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support    $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound        $250
Text dictation    $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder    $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0     
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       $25 
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75     
Memory system, passenger seat        $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat        $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat        $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat        $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat        $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat        $100
Wood trim    $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350     
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0     
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,275$8,275$8,365$8,365$8,495$8,495$8,495$8,495$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$90$90$220$220$220$220$870
Value of Feature Adjustments00-84-84-205-205-205-204-809

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182016
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in116.9 in
Length189.9 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height66.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested355090%
Total Not Requested40010%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested265087%
Total Not Requested40013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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